Argentina overcame a first-half deficit to defeat England 2-1 in Wednesday's World Cup semifinal in Atlanta, advancing to face Spain in Sunday's final. Anthony Gordon gave England the lead before Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez scored to complete the comeback for the defending champions.
Martínez's decisive contribution came via a 92nd-minute header from a Lionel Messi cross, capping a grueling knockout run in which Argentina required extra time to eliminate Cape Verde and Switzerland before the semifinal. Coach Lionel Scaloni had dismissed concerns about fatigue heading into the match.
The loss ended a tournament in which Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane accounted for 12 of England's 13 goals. Argentina, who won the 2022 title, now prepare for Spain after renewing one of football's most storied rivalries.